Want to quit vaping this year? Here's what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of youth and 4.5% of adults currently vape. This proportion varies worldwide, ...
Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care, expert argues
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is ...
Value-added taxes could promote healthier, more sustainable diets
No value-added taxes (VAT) on fruit and vegetables, but increased VAT on meat and milk would have a positive effect on ...
Want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps—new research
Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity ...
Olive oil is healthy—turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us, too
No, there seem to be no reported toxic effects of eating or drinking olive leaf extract. It appears safe up to 1g a day, ...
Banning social media won't fix Australia's youth mental health crisis, say researchers
Mental illness in Australian youth is rising. We don't know why, but despite very little evidence, social media is bearing ...
Small antibody offers broad protection against influenza
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with colleagues in China, have discovered an ...
Machine learning helps predict ADHD in kindergarten students
A University of Alberta research team has successfully used machine learning as a tool for earlier detection of attention ...
Jointly active when it matters: Nerve cells in the eye work together to recognize contrast and movements
The processing of optical information in the retina of the eye, where the light-sensitive photoreceptors and the first nerve ...
Enhanced rat genome map identifies over 1,100 new protein-coding genes
A multi-institutional team of researchers has created a new and improved genetic map for the laboratory rat, a cornerstone in ...
Dietetics professor explains who should and should not embrace the latest weight-loss drugs
Holiday weight gain hits home for many come January. These days, folks making resolutions to slim down and get fit have an ...